Discovery Points
The Jawbone Region is home to a wealth of historical man-made and natural treasures. Be sure to explore a few on your next trip!
Bickel Camp
Bickel Camp This depression-era mining camp was founded by Walt Bickel in 1934. Walt mined placer gold in the area
BLM Wild Horse & Burro Corral
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Corral Located east of Ridgecrest, near the junction of Highway 178 and China Lake’s Government
Blue Point
Blue Point Blue Point resides at the intersection of Jawbone Canyon Rd. and SC176 at the mouth of Alphie Canyon. This
Burro Schmidt’s Tunnel
Burro Schmidt’s Tunnel Located 7 miles east of Highway 14 via EP15, the tunnel was featured on the television series
Butterbredt Spring Wildlife Sanctuary
Butterbredt Spring Wildlife Sanctuary Less than five inches of rain and snow fall annually in this area. Summer cloudbursts occur,
Cal City MX Park
Cal City MX Park Cal City MX Park is a family-owned and operated motocross facility in California City. It includes
Cyrus Canyon MX Park
Cyrus Canyon MX Park Located northeast of Lake Isabella, Cyrus Canyon OHV Park, operated by Sequoia National Forest, consists of
Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area
Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) The Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) is 39.5 square miles of prime, natural
Harts Place
Harts Place This property began its life as a product of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” as a trading
Holly Ash Mine / Calsilco Mine
Holly Ash Mine / Calsilco Mine During the late 1800s and early 1900s, miners discovered the pumice which was used
Indian Wells Canyon
Indian Wells Canyon Located northwest of the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 178, this canyon contains scenic hiking trail
Jawbone Station Visitor Center
Jawbone Station Visitor Center Begin your tour of the Eastern Kern County area at Jawbone Station, located on Highway 14,
Josie Bishop Claim and Grave Site
Josie Bishop Claim and Grave Site Josephine Stevens Whitehill Bishop was dubbed “Radium Queen of the Mojave” by the media
Kern River Audubon Preserve
Kern River Audubon Preserve The 1,100-acre preserve is located along the South Fork of the Kern River and contains parts
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) You’ll find many diverse recreational opportunities within the Keysville SRMA, including white-water rafting, fishing,
Los Angeles Aqueducts
Los Angeles Aqueducts Paralleling west of Highway 14 through the map area, the two covered aqueducts carry water from Mono
Rand Mining District
Rand Mining District The Rand Mining District consists of the communities of Randsburg, Johannesburg, Atolia, and Red Mountain. The discovery of
Rand Mountain Management Area
Rand Mountain Management Area The Rand Mountain Management Area contains approximately 120 miles of OHV trails. Camping is allowed in
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park Picturesque Red Rock Canyon State Park has been used as the setting for many pictures
Robbers Roost
Robbers Roost Located southwest of the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 178, the “roost” consists of a massive piece
San Antonio Mine
San Antonio Mine Located just east of SC176, the discovery of gold in 1887 brought a renewal of mining activity to the
The Black Pipe
The Black Pipe The Black Pipe, about 3 miles west of Jawbone Station on Jawbone Canyon Rd. is part of
Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark
Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark One of the country’s outstanding examples of tufa deposits is located in Searles Valley near
Walker Pass
Walker Pass In 1830, Joseph Walker became the first Caucasian to travel through the pass. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
Museums and Visitor Centers
Borax Visitor Center
14886 Borax Road
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-7588 | Visit: borax.com
Open Tuesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
China Lake Museum Foundation
1 Pearl Harbor Way
China Lake, CA 93556
(760) 939-3530 | Visit: chinalakemuseum.org
Open Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jawbone Station Visitor Center
28111 Jawbone Canyon Road
Mojave, CA 93501
(760) 373-1146 | Learn more: jawbone.org/jawbone-visitor-center
Open Daily except Christmas | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Maturango Museum
100 East Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-6900 | Visit: maturango.org
Open Monday- Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Twenty Mule Team Museum
26962 Twenty Mule Team Road
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5810 – Visit: 20muleteammuseum.com
Open Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Keep Our Desert Beautiful
Please respect the natural and historic landmarks found here. Leave No Trace; do not litter, loot, or vandalize, and report any such activities to law enforcement. Please respect all fences and no trespassing signs. Enjoy our desert lands responsibly and respectfully.















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Special Thanks To:
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Sponsors of our 27th Moose Anderson Day:
Bakersfield UTV & Stereo
California Outdoor Recreation Foundation
CSI Electric
Desert Search and Rescue
Dirt & Destroy
Doug Varner
Funtime ATV Rentals
Happy Trails Data Management
High Desert 4 Wheelers
Indian Wells Brewing Company
J’s Maintenance
Jawbone Canyon Store
Jawbone Channel
Karl’s Hardware
Living Desert Zoo
Peak Productions
Precise RV Rentals
Rinco
RSI
Rocking MM Enterprises
Viking Bags
X-West
Bakersfield UTV & Stereo
Desert Search and Rescue
Doug Varner
Happy Trails Data Management
Indian Wells Brewing Company
Jawbone Canyon Store
Karl’s Hardware
Peak Productions
Rinco
Rocking MM Enterprises
X-West
Shaw Charitable Fund
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